Many companies encourage employees to donate to nonprofits through their matching programs. When your company matches donations, your impact on classrooms multiplies!
What is an employee matching gift?
An employee matching gift is a donation an employer makes to match your contribution to a nonprofit as part of their philanthropic initiatives. While many companies provide a dollar-for-dollar match, some might even triple or quadruple your gift! The programs vary by employers, so it’s worth reaching out.
To find out if your employer will match your gift, reach out to your human resources department and ask if they have an employer matching program.
If your company matches donations to nonprofits, your gift to AdoptAClassroom.org can be matched!
How do I get an employee match?
After you make a gift to support education, request an employer match online, by email, or by mail by following the instructions provided by your company. Once we receive your gift, AdoptAClassroom.org will email you the receipt you’ll need to request a match. If your company has any other requirements, please contact us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to help.
Many companies will match gifts up to a year after they’ve been made, so you can still request a match for a gift you made last semester!
If you need it while requesting a match, AdoptAClassroom.org’s tax EIN is 65-0828272.
If you decided to support a specific teacher or school, make sure to include their information. Usually, you can include this in a field called “designation” or “notes.” Doing so will ensure your donation will reach your teacher or school as quickly as possible. Include the following information*:
• Teacher first and last name
• School name
• City and state
In addition to matching one-time gifts, some employers will also allow you to donate through payroll deductions. These recurring donations help us keep our operations running to support more classrooms in need. This method may also have tax benefits for you! Please reach out to your employer’s Human Resources to discuss this option.
Your support matters.
AdoptAClassroom.org’s tax EIN is 65-0828272.
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to see if your company matches donations. With your support, we can make sure every child has access to the school supplies they deserve.
We accept many donation options to fit your goals.
Learn more:
• Wills & Trusts
• Gifts of Stock
• Donor-Advised Funds
• Qualifying Charitable Contributions
• More Ways to Give
*Please Note: In order to receive your donation, a teacher must be registered on AdoptAClassroom.org with an active classroom page at the time of receipt. If they are not registered the donation will be directed to the AdoptAClassroom.org general fund. Per our Terms of Use, teachers must log in every six months to be eligible for funding.